Procurement & Logistics Associate at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS)

The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes access to qualitative healthcare, Education and economic strengthening opportunities for all Nigerians. With its headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State with a corporate office in Abuja, ECEWS has presence in 17 States across the South-South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria with a strong client portfolio with the Global Fund to fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria, United States agency for international development (USAID), United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), The United Nations office of Projects, World Bank & Federal Government of Nigeria. Since its founding in 2001, ECEWS has built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators which has earned her a solid reputation among its funders and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Procurement & Logistics Associate

Location: Delta

Job Description

• The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day activities related to procurements of goods and services of the state office in order to effectively support programme implementation.
• Will be responsible for consolidating procurement plans for the purchases of equipment, services, and supplies for the State office and monitoring the procurement process.
• Organizing the procurement tracking system and supporting the program and management team with up-to-date and reliable information on the procurement status.
• Maintaining accurate documentation systems and ensuring that all procurements of goods are managed, tracked, and recorded in collaboration with Admin Unit.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, supplier quality assessments, delivery times, product ranges, etc. and maintaining suppliers’ database with catalogues of various products and prices
• Assisting the HQ Procurement Unit in the preparation of specifications, bill of quantities, TORs for equipment, materials, and services to be purchased.
• Recording, analysing quotations, preparing bid analysis, purchase orders and contract agreements when required.
• Ensuring delivery of procured goods and services to relevant teams/individuals ensuring quality and conformance with requirements
• Prepares logistics and materials distribution plan prior to each distribution of commodities, supplies and equipment.
• Supervises staff managing inventory at different sites.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Job Description

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration or other relevant fields.
• At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience, with significant experience in the procurement, logistics and management of commodities. 
• Experience with USG funded development programs, and knowledge of Federal and AID Acquisition Regulations (FARs and AIDARs) is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in field warehouse/stores management.
• At least two (2) years working in close partnership with government stakeholders, local community leaders, and partner organizations with an emphasis on capacity strengthening and skills transfer.
• English language fluency.
• Excellent knowledge and experience with Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other data processing and graphical presentation software.
• Ability to independently execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines. 

Application Closing Date
14th October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed Resume and a one-page Cover Letter as one (1) MS Word document explaining suitability for the position to the "Human Resources Unit" via: [email protected] using their Full Name, the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail. (e.g. “JOHN DOE, Procurement & Logistics Associate Delta”).

Note

• Candidates are advised to provide three professional referees with email addresses and phone numbers.
• Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply. ECEWS has a competitive compensation package and is an equal-opportunity employer (EOE)
• ECEWS does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.